Legal notices for the week of June 10-17, 2016

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lisa Urban, a single person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 5th day of September, 2013, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3391540; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on August 1, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Parcel One: A portion of Lot #43, Block “B” of the Re-survey of Edenwood Addition, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 257, Etowah County, Probate Office, more particularly described as follows: Begin at an existing pinch-pipe at the Northwest corner of said Lot #43 and run Easterly, along the North line thereof 110.99 feet to an existing 1/2” rebar on the West R/W of Oakview Avenue (50’ R/W); thence deflect 62 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds right, leaving said North line and along said R/W a chord distance of 61.37 feet to an existing 3/4” pipe; thence deflect 72 degrees 22 minutes 19 seconds right, leaving said R/W and run Southwesterly along the Southeast line of said Lot 212.44 feet to an existing 1/2” rebar; thence deflect 36 degrees 12 minutes 49 seconds right, leaving said Southeast line 20.36 feet to the West line of said Lot; thence deflect 107 degrees 19 minutes 44 seconds right and run Northeasterly, along the West line, 209.56 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of Lot #43, Block “B”, of the Re-survey of Edenwood Addition, Etowah County, Alabama. Parcel Two: A tract of land described as beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot #43 in Block “B” in Stringer Realty Company’s Re-survey of Edenwood Addition, an dfrom thence run in a Northerly direction along the East line of Sixth Street, a distance of 5 feet, more or less, to a point in the center of the alley lying between Lot #43, in Block “B” and Lot #18, in Block “G” in said Re-survey; thence in a Easterly direction along the center of said alley a distance of 111 feet, more or less to where the said center line of said alley intersects the Westerly or Southwesterly line of Oakview Avenue; thence in a Southerly direction along the Westerly, or Southwesterly line of said Oakview Avenue, a distance of 5 feet, more or less, to the North line said Lot #43; thence in a Westerly direction along the North line of said Lot #43, a distance of 111.7 feet to the point of beginning. Lot #43, in Block “B” and Lot #18, in Block “G” in said Stringer Realty Company’s Re-survey of Edenwood Addition, as shown by the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 257, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 990 Oakview Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 390658 May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that mortgage dated February 5, 2013, in favor of The HomeTown Bank of Alabama, a corporation, and executed by Jerry Armstrong and spouse, Tanya Armstrong, which mortgage is recorded February 7, 2013, in Instrument Number 3380624, in the probate records of Etowah County, Alabama, the mortgagee has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be due and payable as provided in said mortgage, and notice is hereby given that pursuant to the law and power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the front doors of the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, at the legal hours of sale, on June 24, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at a ½” pipe in a rock pile marking the NW corner of the NW ¼ – NE ¼, Section 16, T-11-S, R-4-E; thence along the North line of said forty S 86 degrees 02’23”E 319.22 feet to a ½” capped rebar (LS#21183); Thence S 05 degrees 30’19”W 287.31 feet to a ½” capped rebar (LS#21183) also being the point of beginning; thence N 66 degrees 22’53”E 149.11 feet to a ½” capped rebar (LS#21183); thence S 18 degrees 47’39”E 510.0 feet to a ½” capped rebar (LS#21183) on the Northwestern R/W of Vaughn Road 50’ R/W ; thence along said R/W the following bearings and distances: S 67 degrees 08’ 39” W, 102.22 feet to a ½ inch capped rebar (LS#21183); thence S69 degrees 12’21”W 92.57 feet to a ½” capped rebar (LS#21183); thence leaving said R/W N 13 degrees 37’50”W 510.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 2.00 acres, more or less. (w/j36117) Said sale is being made for the purpose of applying the proceeds to the debt secured by the mortgage and the expenses of foreclosure. The auctioneer will give to the purchaser an Auctioneer’s deed subject to ad valorem taxes due October 1, 2016, subject to any and all statutory rights of redemption, previous mortgages, if any, all easements, encroachments, subject to a 50 foot ROW for Vaughn Road, subject to Declaration of Restrictions recorded in Instrument Number 3360209, subject to the rights of Hopper Telephone Co., recorded in Book 1561, Page 45; Doc #D-2004-0356; Doc # D-2005-0142 and Book 1053, Page 103, unrecorded leases, if any, any rights of way for road, or otherwise, utilities, title to all minerals and all restrictions and covenants of record. JONES AND MILWEE, LLC ATTORNEY AND AUCTIONEER P. O. BOX 940 GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976 May 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Larry R. Arthur and wife, Mary A. Arthur, for and during their joint lives, and upon the death of either of them, then to the survivor of them, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC, on the 13th day of June, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3274824; the undersigned U.S. Bank National Association, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on July 1, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number Twenty-Six (26), according to the Map or Plat of Unit Two, Larrydale Subdivision to Glencoe, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 99, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama. Lot Number Twenty-Seven (27), according to the Map or Plat of Unit Two, Larrydale Subdivision to Glencoe, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 99, Probate Office, Etowah County, and lying and being in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama. Lot Twenty-Eight (28) according to the Map or Plat of Unit Two, Larrydale Subdivision to Glencoe, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 99, Probate Office, Etowah County, and lying and being in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 1202 Larry Street, Gadsden, AL 35905 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank National Association, Mortgagee/Transferee Elizabeth Loefgren SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 296230 May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on August 25, 2010 by Chuck A. Decker and Suzanne M. Decker, husband and wife as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Community Mortgage, Inc., and recorded in Instrument # 3337414 on September 1, 2010, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Branch Banking and Trust Company as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument # 3398109 of the same Office. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on June 20, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER WESTERLY 132.85 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BLACK BOTTOM ROAD FOR A BEGINNING POINT. CONTINUE WESTERLY 241.4 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHUCK A. DECKER PROPERTY BY DEED DATED JUNE 6, 1990 RECORDED IN BOOK 1754 PAGE 129-131 ETOWAH COUNTY PROBATE OFFICE SOUTHEASTERLY 244 FEET, MORE OR LESS, WESTERLY181.74 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CARL A. DECKER AND LESSIE DECKER WEST PROPERTY LINE BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 1022, PAGE 639. SOUTHEASTERLY TO SAID CARL A. DECKER SOUTHWEST PROPERTY CORNER EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF CARL A. DECKER PROPERTY AND A FENCE TO AN IRON STOB NORTHERLY FROM A DITCH ALONG A FENCE TO AN IRON STOB ON THE OLD LINE WESTERLY ALONG FENCE TO A DITCH NORTHERLY ALONG FENCE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID CARL A. DECKER PROPERTY CONTAINING 12 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER IN SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH RANGE 4 EAST IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA. Subject to all restrictions, reservations, rights, easements, rights-of-way, provisions, encroachment, covenants, terms, conditions and building set back lines of record. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 325 Black Bottom Rd, Boaz, AL 35956. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Branch Banking and Trust Company, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/ 15-008683 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 28, 2002 by Frances Elaine Carr; unmarried, originally in favor of SouthTrust Bank, and recorded in Instrument # M-2002-1356 on March 22, 2002, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on June 20, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN CITY OF GADSDEN BIENG KNOWN AS LOTS 6 AND 10, BLOCK C, PLANT CITY ADDITION , PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 300-301, BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO FRANCES ELAINE CARR FROM RANDALL W. TULLENT AND VIOLA MARIE TULLENT AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCEIBED IN DEED BOOK D-199 PAGE 2965 RECORDED ON 08/04/1999 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AL. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 3600 California St, Gadsden, AL 35904. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/ 16-009736 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Ermelinda Pascual-Matias, a married woman, to Gospel Truth Church, an unincorporated, non-profit, religious association, dated March 6, 2014, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument #3399409; the undersigned mortgage owner, Gospel Truth Church, an unincoporated, non-profit, religious association, has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable as provided in the terms of said mortgage, and acting under and by virtue of the power and authority given by said mortgage, will on the 6th day of July, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door, City of GADSDEN, ETOWAH County, Alabama, the following described real estate situated in ETOWAH County, Alabama, to-wit: A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the East line of Lot Number 3 in that certain part of Block Number 1, lying West of Holly Street, which point is 50 feet Northerly, measured along the East line of said lot Number 3 from the Southeast corner thereof, said point being the Northeast corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by Irma W. Abercrombie and husband, Fred Abercrombie, to D. N. Rains and wife, Bernice Rains, by deed dated July 2, 1945, and recorded in Book 7-B, Page 558, Probate Office, Etowah County and from thence run in a Westerly direction, parallel with the South line of said Lot Number 3, and along the North line of said Rains tract, said distance of 179.07 feet to a point in the West line of said Lot Number 3; thence deflect an angle of 92 degrees 03 minutes to the right and run in a Northerly direction along the West line of Lot Number 3, a distance of 60.7 feet to the Northwest corner thereof; thence deflect an angle of 85 degrees 09 minutes to the right and run in an Easterly direction a distance of 115.30 feet; thence deflect an angle of 6 degrees 51 minutes to the right and run in an Easterly direction a distance of 64.52 feet to a point in the East line of Lot Number 4, in that part of Block 1, lying West of Holly Street; thence deflect an angle of 88 degrees 00 minutes to the right and run in a Southerly direction along the East lines of said Lots Number 4 and 3, a distance of 62.23 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing portions of Lots Number Three (3) and Four (4) in that part of Block Number One (1) lying West of Holly Street in the E. C. Jones Extension to Woodlawn Addition, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 355, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The proceeds of said sale will be used, expended and applied in accordance with the terms of said mortgage. Gospel Truth Church, an unincorporated, non-profit, religious association Mortgage Owner COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP Attorneys for owner June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Wesley Shane Grant and wife Melinda S Grant, to CITIFINANCIAL CORPORATION, LLC, on March 17, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument Number, 3243071; CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor by merger to CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on June 23, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT NUMBER ONE (1) IN BLOCK NUMBER EIGHT (8) OF THE W. T. COX SOUTH ADDITION TO EAST GADSDEN AS REARRANGED, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGE 360, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA. LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor by merger to CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Transferee Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC 244 Inverness Center Dr Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35242 205-988-8888 June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Alabama, ETOWAH County

Default having been made pursuant to the terms of that certain mortgage executed by Wanda Sherrel Adair and husband, Albon D. Adair to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank its successors and assigns, dated 09/11/06, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument 3255135, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of ETOWAH County, AL said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF16, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF16. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF16, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF16, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified/bank check only. The certified/bank check should be made payable to or endorsed to RCO Legal, P.C. The sale will take place during the legal hours of sale, on 06/30/16 before the courthouse door of Etowah County the following real estate, situated in ETOWAH County, AL, to-wit: BEGIN AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ , SECTION 22; THENCE RUN WEST AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ A DISTANCE OF 258 FEET TO THE POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY A DISTANCE OF 96 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AND IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY WHICH POINT IS 12 FEET NORTH MEASURED ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY DISTANCE OF 12 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID DESCRIPTION EMBRACING A PORTION OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SE ¼, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH RANGE 5 EAST OF HUNTSVILLE MERIDIAN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, SUBJECT TO PUBLIC ROADS LOCATED THEREON. Said property is commonly known as 340 HALLMARK, RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906. The indebtedness has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of said Mortgage and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorney’s fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Mortgage and Note. In accordance with Ala. Code §6-5-248(h) notice is given that Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Wanda Sherrel Adair and Albon D. Adair or tenant(s). RCO Legal, P.C. 2970 Clairmont Road NE Suite 780 Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (770) 234-9192 Gadsden Messenger 7835. 20933 06/10/16, 06/17/16, 06/24/16 TS#: 7835.20933 FEI # 2013 .04368 June 10, 17 & 24, 2016 ______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Teresa Diane Chapman, a widow, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Network Funding, LP, on the 23rd day of August, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3372406; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on July 18, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the point of intersection of the North line of Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 5 East, of the Huntsville Meridian, with the Northwesterly R/W of Simmons Lane (60 foot R/W) and run South 88 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West along said North line 509.00 feet to a point; thence run South 01 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 257.14 feet to a point in the Northwest R/W of Simmons Lane; thence run Northeasterly and along said R/W to the point of beginning. Said description embracing a portion of Government Lot 3 in Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville, Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 995 Simmons Lane, Attalla, AL 35954 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 390893 June 10, 17 & 24, 2016 ______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 28, 2002 by Frances Elaine Carr; unmarried, originally in favor of SouthTrust Bank, and recorded in Instrument # M-2002-1356 on March 22, 2002, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on July 5, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN CITY OF GADSDEN BIENG KNOWN AS LOTS 6 AND 10, BLOCK C, PLANT CITY ADDITION , PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 300-301, BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO FRANCES ELAINE CARR FROM RANDALL W. TULLENT AND VIOLA MARIE TULLENT AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCEIBED IN DEED BOOK D-199 PAGE 2965 RECORDED ON 08/04/1999 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AL. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 3600 California St, Gadsden, AL 35904. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/ 16-009736 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. on January 8, 2010, by Barbara Mobley, Unmarried Woman, and recorded and modified in corrected by Affidavit recorded April 5, 2016 in Instrument 3432249, and secured indebtedness having been transferred JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP, as counsel for the Mortgagee or Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on the May 23, 2016, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, TO-WIT: A PORTION OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF LOT NO. 2 A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 2 AT THE INTERSECTION OF TRACY STREET AND JUANITA AVENUE AND FROM THENCE RUN PARALLEL WITH TRACY STREET IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE DEFLECT AT AN ANGLE OF APPROXIMATELY 95°00’00” TO THE RIGHT IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHWEST LINE OF LOT NO. 2, A DISTANCE OF 92.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE DEFLECT TO THE RIGHT IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE DEFLECT TO THE RIGHT IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID DESCRIBED EMBRACING THE NORTHWEST CORNER PORTION OF LOT NO. TWO (2) IN BLOCK NO. TWO (2) IN SIMS ADDITION TO GLENCOE, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “D” PAGE 85, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, AND BEING AND LYING IN THE TOWN OF GLENCOE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS, IF ANY, GRANTED TO THE ALABAMA POWER COMPANY AS SHOWN BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK “5-Y”, PAGE 307, SAID PROBATE OFFICE. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, THE ADDRESS BEING 103 TRACY STREET GLENCOE ALABAMA 35905. Notice of this foreclosure sale may also be provided to the following parties if applicable, who may have some interest in said property, in order that they might avail themselves of the opportunity to bid at said foreclosure sale: Internal Revenue Service. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 103 Tracy St, Gadsden, AL 35905. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) must be tendered in certified funds at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser as a non-refundable deposit. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds within 24 HOURS thereafter at the law offices of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/15-008816 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on May 23, 2016, by public announcement being made at the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The foreclosure sale described hereinabove shall be held on the June 24, 2016, at the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. June 10, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS MONA HORSLEY GARDNER appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 26, 2016 Estate of CARL W. HORSLEY, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS DAVID FRANKLIN appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 9, 2016 Estate of EARL LEON FRANKLIN, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS WILLIAM EDWARD MCARTHUR, JR. appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 29, 2016 Estate of KENNETH LEON DAVIS, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS JOEY D. NUNNALLY appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 4, 2016 Estate of JOHNNIE ROSS LANKFORD, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS DONNA A. WILSON appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 12, 2016 Estate of JUANITA K. WILSON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS KATHY ALLSUP appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 28, 2016 Estate of DAVID W. ALLSUP, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS KORI TURNER appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 9, 2016 Estate of JUDITH MCELROY CARRANZA, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS CURTIS ROBERTS appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 9, 2016 Estate of JERRY J. ROBERTS, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS FELICIA FAITH DOLAN appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 17, 2016 Estate of IRENE C. O’BARR, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS DEBORAH JEAN PRINCE appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 25, 2016 Estate of JOSIE DEAN MYRICK, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins
Judge of Probate June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS DAVID L. CLOKEY, JR. AND CAROL PHA CLOKEY appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 24, 2016 Estate of DAVID L. CLOKEY, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS JACQUELINE WILLIAMS appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 14, 2016 Estate of GORDON WILLIAMS, JR., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 3, 10 & 17, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS PATTY LEONARD appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 13, 2016 Estate of DONNA RHEA PHILLIPS, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 3, 10 & 17, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS PHILLIP B. MCAFEE appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 18, 2016 Estate of JUANITA P. MCAFEE, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 3, 10 & 17, 2016 ______________

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS JUDY ANN ABERCROMBIE appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 15, 2016 Estate of JAMES L. STEAPLETON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. Bobby M. Junkins
Judge of Probate June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-224-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 1008 VINSON AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Lots Numbers One (1), Two (2), Three (3), of Block (4) in the east View Addition according to the map thereof, recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 10 & 11, Probate Office, Etowah County, and lying in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon. is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Gwendolyn Powell a/k/a Gwendolyn Crocton, 1008 Vinson Avenue; Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows: 1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated. 2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code. Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on May 31, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 10, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-225-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 935 1ST AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Parcel One: Lot Number 11 in Block Number 2 in Kyle Addition between Forrest Avenue and Railroad Avenue and Ninth and Tenth Streets, according to the map thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “A”, Page 249, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and begin in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon, fronting 50 feet on First Avenue and extending back of even width to the L and N Railroad right-of-way, and being one and the same property described in that certain Deed recorded in Book 352, Page 349, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Parcel Two: Lot Number 12 in Block Number 2 in Kyle Addition lying between Forrest and Railroad Avenues and Ninth and Tenth Streets, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “A”, Page 249, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon, and being one and the same property described in that certain Deed recorded in Book 330, Page 123, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Parcel Three: Lots Numbers 8, 9, and 10 in Block Number 2 in Kyle Addition, lying on the North side of First Avenue (between First Avenue and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad right-of-way) and between Ninth and Tenth Streets, according to the map thereof as the same appear of record in the Book of Town plats “A”, Page 249 (SAVE AND EXCEPT so much there as lies North of the South line of the said Railroad property) together with all improvement located thereon, and being one and the same property described in that certain Dee recorded in Book 1035, Page 56, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. A lot or parcel of land described as beginning at a point in the northeast line of First Avenue, which said point is 42.30 feet easterly, measured along the north line of said First Avenue from the intersection of said First Avenue with the southeast line of Tenth Street and from thence run in a northeasterly direction and parallel with the southeast line of Tenth Street a distance of 100 feet, more or less, to the southwest right of way line of the L & N Railroad; thence in a southeasterly direction and along said right of way line a distance of 27.5 feet, more or less, to the northwest line of Lot Number 12; thence in a southwesterly direction and along the northwest line of Lot Number 12 a distance of 100 feet, more or less, to the northeast line of First Avenue; thence in a northwesterly direction and along the northeast line of First Avenue a distance of 27.5 feet to the point of beginning and embracing a portion of Lot Number 13 in Block Number 2, according to the map of property belonging to R. B. Kyle and the heirs of M. V. Kyle, bounded on the north by R. R. Street, on the east by Ninth Street, on the south by Broad Street, and on the west by Tenth Street, as recorded in Plat Book “A”, page 249, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Gadsden Heating and Sheet Metal, and Linda Leach Thompson, 97 Parish Road, Box 392, New Canaan, CT; Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows: 1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated. 2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code. Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on May 31, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 10, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-226-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 1339 FORREST AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: W 47’ (S) Lot 20 & E 25’ (S) Lot 21, Blk 1, Tallman Add, Plat A-258 Gadsden, Sec 5 TWP 125 R 6E. is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to FNA NP, LLC, 120 N LaSalle Street, 29th Floor, Chicago, IL, and Robert Spurling, 1343 Forrest Avenue; Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows: 1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated. 2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code. Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on May 31, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 10, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-227-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 1317 4TH AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: PPIN: 037042 The West 12-2/3 feet of Lot Number Twelve (12), The East 16-2/3 feet of Lot Number Fourteen (14), all in Block Number Ten (10) of the Hill and Cansler Addition to the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements. PPIN: 037041 The West 33 1/3’ of lot 14 in Block 10 of the Hill and Cansler Addition to the City of Gadsden, as shown by map of same recorded in Book of Town Plats “A”, Page 74, in the Probate Office, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Margaret H. Smith, 1317 4th Avenue; Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows: 1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated. 2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code. Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on May 31, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 10, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-228-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 9 MARSTON AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Tax ID#: 10-09-31-3-000-395.000 is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to State of Alabama, P.O. Box 327210, Montgomery; and Pamela Contry, 9 Marston Avenue; Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows: 1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated. 2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances. Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on May 31, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 10, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE ATTALLA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS WILL MEET MONDAY, JUNE 20 AT 5:00 P.M. TO HEAR THE FOLLOWING VARIANCE REQUESTS. THE MEETING IS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUESTED VARIANCES. 907 6th Street SW Rear, Attalla – Building used for storage 313 Forman Drive, Attalla – Install a fence around the house. Sharon Jones City Clerk City of Attalla May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE TO: Kelly Ann Price and Brenda Jo Cox, you are notified that a paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Clyde Cox, deceased, and a Petition praying for the admission to Probate and record of said instrument as the true Last Will and Testament of the decedent and You are notified to appear before the court on the 15th day of June, 2016 at 2:00 o’clock to show cause, if any, you may have why the Instrument should not be admitted as the Last Will and Testament of Clyde Cox, deceased and why it should not be admitted to probate of record in this Court. This is the 11th day of May, 2016. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 20, 27, June 3 & 10, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: S-8939 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF QRW, a minor, to: QRG NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE TO THE ALLEGED FATHER, WILLIAM WEAKLEY, II OF A MINOR CHILD, QRW, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN. You will take notice that a Petition for change of minor’s name of the child born to Shaquilla Garlington (Natural Mother), set to be heard on June 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., was filed on the 10th day of May, alleging that the whereabouts of the alleged father, William Weakley, II, is unknown and has not been disclosed to this court. Minor child’s date of birth is January, 1, 2001. Please be advised that should you intend to contest this name change, you must file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Dani Bone), whose name and address is shown below), and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate Dani V. Bone 101 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 May 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: LEANNE DENISE BROCK & DONALD PATRICK BROCK NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO CYNTHIA MICHELLE WARF, THE NATURAL MOTHER AND WILLIAM JOSEPH WARF, PRESUMED FATHER, OF A MINOR CHILD, JCW, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of the child born to Cynthia Michelle Warf and William Joseph Waft (presumed father), set to be heard on July 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., was filed on the April 5, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural mother, Cynthia Michelle Warf and presumed father, William Joseph Warf, are unknown and has not been disclosed to this Court. Minor child’s date of birth is November 16, 2005. Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Sam D. Bone, whose name and address is shown below), and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. Done this the 24th day of May, 2016. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate Sam D. Bone 1031 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 256-547-1005 June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: LEANNE DENISE BROCK & DONALD PATRICK BROCK NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO CYNTHIA MICHELLE WARF, THE NATURAL MOTHER AND UNKNOWN FATHER, OF A MINOR CHILD, JDTJ, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of the child born to Cynthia Michelle Warf and unknown father, set to be heard on July 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., was filed on the April 5, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural mother, Cynthia Michelle Warf and unknown father are unknown and has not been disclosed to this Court. Minor child’s date of birth is January, 21, 2011. Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Sam D. Bone, whose name and address is shown below), and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. Done this the 24th day of May, 2016. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate Sam D. Bone 1031 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 256-547-1005 June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: LEANNE DENISE BROCK & DONALD PATRICK BROCK NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO CYNTHIA MICHELLE WARF, THE NATURAL MOTHER AND UNKNOWN FATHER, OF A MINOR CHILD, JLDF, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of the child born to Cynthia Michelle Warf and unknown father, set to be heard on July 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., was filed on the April 5, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural mother, Cynthia Michelle Warf and unknown father are unknown and has not been disclosed to this Court. Minor child’s date of birth is January 3, 2010. Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Sam D. Bone, whose name and address is shown below), and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. Done this the 24th day of May, 2016. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate Sam D. Bone 1031 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 256-547-1005 June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: S-7543 In Re: The Estate of Elline P. Hodges, Deceased Notice to: Margaret Irene Brannon, whose whereabouts are unknown You will hereby take notice that on this day came John Barbone, Personal Representative, and filed a Petition for Final Settlement in the Estate of Elline P. Hodges, deceased. You are hereby notified to appear before me, at my office in the Courthouse of said County, on the 12th day of July, 2016, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. when the Petition for Final Settlement in the Estate of Elline P. Hodges, deceased, will be considered, and to show cause, if any, why John Barbone, should not be relieved of his duties as Personal Representative. This, the 19th day of May, 2016 at Gadsden, Alabama. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate May 27, June 3 & 10, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to Mary Leighann Roper, a natural mother, set to be heard on August 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. filed on the 3rd day of June, 2016, alleging that the natural father’s whereabouts are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is May 19, 2016. Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with Randy Phillips, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P. O. Box 187, Gadsden, Al 35902. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate Randy Phillips 750 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 Bobby M. Junkins
Judge of Probate June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: S-7771 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Jeffrey Hugh Bryant, Deceased Notice to: All creditors, heirs or distributes and all other persons interested in the Estate of Jeffrey Hugh Bryant, deceased. You will hereby take notice that Felicia Bryant, as Administrator of the Estate of Jeffrey Hugh Bryant filed a Report of Insolvency of said Estate on or about the 10th day of May, 2016. You are hereby notified that a hearing on the Petitioner’s Report of Insolvency will be considered, and you may show cause, if any, why the Report of Insolvency should be denied. This the 2nd day of June, 2016 at Gadsden, Alabama. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Lorenza Pedro Francisco, whose last known address is 1107 Walnut Street Gadsden, AL 35901. Her whereabouts are unknown, she must answer Pascual M. Francisco, petition for divorce and other relief by June 13, 2016, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case Number DR-2014-000337.00 Circuit Court of Etowah County. Done this the 10th day of May, 2016, May 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING To the unknown father of A.J.W., a minor child Please take notice that a petition for adoption has been filed in Probate Court by the Petitioner named below and the 27th day of July, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. has been set for a hearing on the same in the Probate Court of Etowah County. Be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with the attorney for petitioner named below and with the Clerk of Probate, 800 Forrest Avenue, First Floor Suite 119, Gadsden, Alabama 35901, as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published. Attorney for Petitioner: Will Beard P.O. Box 88 Guntersville, AL 35976 June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA Jonathan Leftwich, Plaintiff v. Nellie Griffin Simpson, Annie Jo Griffin, Myrtice G. Myers, James Homer Griffin, Robert M. Griffin, Cecil S. Griffin, Nancy B. Griffin Sprayberry, Charles S. Griffin, and Fictitious Defendants I-Z, who are the other heirs of Martha Alice Griffin, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown, Defendants The Defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Plaintiff’s Complaint within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case. CASSANDRA JOHNSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA CV-16-900050 STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel JODY WILLOUGHBY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Vs. TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($26,555) and James Leach and Gloria Jones Defendant(s) In Re: James Leach, Gloria Leach TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE CASH. WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described cash. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 1st day of August, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said house, land and vehicle. DONE this the 3rd day of June, 2016. Cassandra Johnson Circuit Clerk June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle on July 16, 2016 for charges due. 1988 Samurai Suzuki VIN # JS4JC 51C2J4 272266 John Lay 1300 Pineview Ave Glencoe AL 35905 June 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle on July 16, 2016 for charges due. 2001 Honda Civic VIN # 1HGEM22941L 124050 UNI Automotive Group LLC 2075 Hwy 77 Attalla, AL 35954 June 10 & 17, 2016